The Gospels notes
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This GoConqr page gathers notes on The Gospels, from Luke’s disciples to the prologue to John’s Gospel. School students, university students and professional candidates can use them to revise Gospel topics, while teachers can find material for lessons. There are over 20 notes, with resources spanning secondary and university level. Choose a topic and start reading.
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- The Four Evangelists10
- The Synoptic Problem and the Q Source43
- Gospel of Mark6
- Gospel of Matthew38
- Gospel of Luke22
- Gospel of John31
- Birth and Infancy Narratives16
- Jesus' Identity and Ministry6
- Sermon on the Mount6
- Parables of Jesus6
- Miracles of Jesus5
- Signs in John's Gospel12
- Discipleship in the Gospels5
- Salvation and Ethics in Luke12
- Death and Resurrection of Jesus5
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the prologue to john's gospel the prologue (from the book)“the preface to the fourth gospel, with its movement from the word to the son of god, is both an introduction and a conclusion to the whole work. the relation between creation and salvation...
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Jesus' Death, Crucifixion and Resurrection Why did Jesus Die? - John's Gospel Political Threat - violence in the temple - overturning the tables - Jesus challenged their positions of authority and power e.g. spoke out against rituals of worsh...
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Matthew Matthew I. Authorship A. Internal Evidence 1. There is no evidence of Matthew being the author. B. External Evidences 1. Eusebius (A.D. 339) Roman historian who lived in Caesarea. He quotes Papias who said that the bo...
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Eschatology in Luke Luke introduces a new understanding/interpretation of the last days being that the spirit is no longer the eschatological gift but only the beginning of a much more profound and lengthy process of the eschaton. T...
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conflict in john's gospel conflict (from the book) “the contrast between jesus as light and his enemies - who are also the enemies of god - as darkness, is sustained throughout the gospel, particularly in the debates between jesus and the jews...
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Notes for Unit IX Notes for Unit IX: The Passion of the Messiah IX. The Passion of the Messiah Background Known as the passion narratives The story of Jesus’ suffering and death, the climax of the Gospels Jesus’ passion was the first p...
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Titles of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels The Messiah - means 'the anointed one' OT Background - prophets, priests, and kings were anointed when they were given their positions of responsibility - anointing was a sign that God had chosen them ...
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John 12:20-36 Dying to live? - created from Mind Map 20-26 Some Greeks Wish to See Jesus 27-36 Jesus speaks about his death Some outsiders (greeks) had come into Jerusalem to celebrate the passover
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Ethics in Luke -Luke's ethical teaching has a radical, universal and inclusive atmosphere to it, with teaching not directed towards a particular group of people - scholars suggest that the universality behind his gospel allude...
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LO: Discipleship In this topic, candidates should show understanding of how Luke's portrayal of the disciples relates to the Twelve as disciples, leaders and role models and assess the influence and function of modern leaders and cele...
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Chapter 6 John's Gospel 1. John's symbol is an eagle because his gospel soars over others 2. John's gospel focuses on the divinity of Jesus 3. The prologue a summary of how John saw a person of Jesus 4. John refers to Jesus as the word...
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The rich young ruler The rich young ruler:A certain ruler asked Jesus:'Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?'Jesus asked:'Why do you call me good? No one is good - except God alone. You know the commandments: 'Do not commi...
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LO: Universalism In this topic, candidates should show understanding of the significance for Christians of Jesus' attitude to those on the fringes of Jewish society in relation to issues of forgiveness and acceptance. They should also...
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Learning Objectives In this topic, candidates should show understanding of the nature and purpose of Luke's Gospel, how and why it might have been written, and the significance of all this for Christians. the writing of the gospel source...
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Book of Matthew Jesus tested in the wilderness Matthew 4: 1 - 17 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempte...
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Book of john 1 - 21 John :1- 14 1 In the beginning, was the word, and the word was with go, and the word was God. 2 He was with God, in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him, nothing wa...
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On the road to Emmaus On the road to Emmaus: Two disciples were going to the village of Emmaus (seven miles from Jerusalem) They were speaking about what had happened Jesus then came and walked along side them; but they didn't recognise hi...
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RE 1. Key People Leper - asked Jesus to heal him if He was willing. 2 demon posessed men - gadaraners Jesus - got baptized Matthew - tax collector John the baptist&nb...
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The meeting with Simeon The meeting with Simeon: During this time everyone had to follow the law of Moses which was 'Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the lord.' So Mary and Joseph took jesus to Jerusalem to be offered a sacrifice...
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The first disciples are called The first disciples are called: Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gannersaret, people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God Jesus saw that on the water's edge there were two boats left by fishermen...
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The centurion's faith The centurion's faith: Jesus entered Capernaum There was a centurion's servant whom is master highly valued The servant was extremely sick and about to die The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews...
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The resurrection The resurrection: In the morning of the first day of the week, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb They found the stone rolled away but when they entered they didn't find the body of Jesus...
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The Transfiguration The Transfiguration: 8 days after Peter's declaration, he took Peter, John and James to a mountain to pray As Jesus was praying, his facial appearance changed and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning T...
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Peter Peter: They seized Jesus, led him away and took him into the house of the high priest Peter followed at a distance They had kindled a fire in the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down with them A servant gir...
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LO: Salvation In this topic, candidates should show understanding of Luke's portrayal of Jesus' birth and ministry as salvation history, and of the significance of this for Christians. the infancy narrativesthe annunciation: 1 26–3...
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Matthew Commentary Matthew Henry Concise Commentary 1:1-17 Concerning this genealogy of our Saviour, observe the chief intention. It is not a needless genealogy. It is not a vain-glorious one, as those of great men often are. It proves ...
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Jesus Preaching in Nazareth Jesus Preaching In Nazareth: Jesus went to Galilee in the power of the Holy spirit News about Jesus spread through the countryside Everyone praised and looked up to him On the sabbath day he went to a synagogue in Naz...
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Peter's declaration Peter's declaration: Once Jesus was praying and his disciples were with him Jesus asked them: 'who do the crowd say I am?'They replied with:'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of ...
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LO: The Authority of Jesus In this topic, candidates should show understanding of Luke's portrayal of Jesus as an authoritative figure through his emphasis on Jesus' empowerment by the Spirit and through the use of certain titles. They should a...
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LO: Suffering, Death and Ressurrection of Jesus In this topic, candidates should show understanding of the significance of Jesus' passion, death and resurrection, for Jesus, those personally involved at the time and for Christians. the Last Supper: 22 7–23 Jesus on...
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These notes explore passages and themes in Luke, Matthew and John. Learning Objectives introduces the nature and purpose of Luke’s Gospel. Other notes look at discipleship, salvation and the authority of Jesus. For John, there are notes on the prologue and on conflict, as well as Jesus' Death, Crucifixion and Resurrection.
How to use the notes
Start with Learning Objectives if you want a way into the Luke resources. Then read LO: Discipleship to focus on Luke’s portrayal of the disciples. For a different focus, Matthew begins with evidence about authorship, while The rich young ruler covers a particular encounter.
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Which notes are a good place to start?
Learning Objectives is a useful starting point for Luke’s Gospel because it sets out the nature and purpose of the Gospel. You can then move to LO: Discipleship for a closer look at the disciples. If you want to focus on Matthew instead, start with Matthew.
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What topics do the notes on Luke cover?
The Luke notes include Learning Objectives, LO: Discipleship and Eschatology in Luke. There are also notes on the authority of Jesus and salvation, alongside resources about particular encounters such as The rich young ruler. You can choose a theme or a passage to suit what you are revising.